Challenge

Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a Parametric stadium using Dynamo

SSourav Roy10 Sept 2022

Q.1. Using Dynamo create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve.

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Aim:- To create a set of sinusoidal points and create a curve and create a surface out of the curve

Introduction:-

Dynamo is an open-source visual programming language for Revit, written by designers and construction professionals. It is a programming language that allows you to type lines of code; while also creating an algorithm that consists of nodes.

Procedure:-

step 1:-

Open revit > architectural template >manage tab.
click on dynamo.

step 2:-

connect integer slider (numbers and steps ) and range to coordinates (x axsis)
connect range to math .sin product x
Type code block and convert it to amplifier
Type "+" & "*" and then
connect amplifier to product y of "*"
connect product to addition x of "+"
coonect Interger slider number to addition y of "*"
Connect Math.sin to x of "*"
coonect addition to coordinate (y axsis)
Connect final product of "+" to Y coordinate of Point.ByCoordinates

RESULT:-

step 3:

lines > NurbsCurve.BycontrolPoints
connect NurbsCurve.BycontrolPoints (points ) to point by coordinates (point )
connect NurbsCurve.BycontrolPoints (degree )to number slider (1 to 5 )

step 4 :

follow the same for the rest of the lines
list create > connect all the curves
surface > surface by loft > connect it to the list created

RESULT:-

Q.2. Create a conceptual layout of the floor plan in dynamo. Using the tools available in dynamo link the lines to appropriate model elements in Revit by choosing the wall types and wall parameters. Make use of the sliders to slide through the height of the wall and the length of the wall.

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Aim:- To create a conceptual layout of the floor plan in dynamo.

INTRODUCTION:-

To create floor using wall types in dynamo. Tools used are Integer slider, code block, point by coordinates,

Procedure:-

Step 1: Open Dynamo

Open New Revit Architectural project
Go to the Manage tab and open Dynamo

Step 2: Adding Blocks

Add 2 integer sliders and rename them X and Y

Add four point by coordinate blocks
Rename as Origin, P1, P2, P3

Connect as follows

Step 3: Adding Line

Search Line by start and endpoint as shown in figure

Connect to the points as follows

Step 4: Adding Wall type and its necessary components

Create a list of all the lines created using list block

From search bar

Add number slider for wall height
Add Levels block
Add wall type block

Search Wall by curve and height and add to the workspace

Connect as follows to the components created above

Result:-

The final Flow chart is as follows

The wall layout is as follows

Q.3. Create an array of model elements in Revit. Use dynamo to vary the properties of model elements by using the slider or code block.

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Aim:- To create an array of model elements in Revit

Introduction:-

The Array tool creates a linear or radial array of selected elements. Use the Array tool to create several instances of one or more elements and manipulate them simultaneously. Array members can belong to a group; therefore, you can add or remove items from the group.

Procedure:-

Step 1: Creating Elements in Revit

Open New Revit Architectural project

Create four columns in plan view

Step 2: Open Dynamo

Go to the Manage tab and open Dynamo
Open new workspace
Search Select Model ELements and

Select all the columns created in Plan view of Revit

Step 3: Adding Rotation

Search Set Rotation

Click to add to the workspace
Add a number slider for degree
Connect those as follows

Result:

The result of the above is as follows

4) Create a conceptual mass in Revit and develop a parametric column by dividing the surfaces and applying the concepts similar to used in parametric walkway modelling. Use triangular bent or square-shaped panels to add a finish to the parametric column.

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Aim:- To create a conceptual mass in Revit and develop a parametric column

Introduction:-

Creating conceptual mass families means that the mass is external to the project. It uses the same tools to create the mass family, which is then saved and loaded into the project.

Procedure:-

Step 1: Open Conceptual Mass

Open New Revit Family
Go to FAMILIES and Conceptual mass

Clcik on metric mass to open Conceptual Mass

Step 2: Drawing Shape

Go to Level 1 Plan View
Draw Points at different elevations by changing offset distance

Connect them as the following using spline curve

Step 3: Setting Plane and Shape

Go to 3D view
Click on Set Plane and show the plane
Click on the point created and set the plane

Draw an ellipse as shown in figure

Similarly, create at all the points

Select all the ellipses created and click on "Create Form"

Result:-

The result after creating the form is as follows

Click on Load into the project

Q.5. Use Dynamo to work on developing a Parametric Stadium. List your parameters and use the visual programming approach to complete the modelling, You can use the concepts discussed in parametric high rise tower in class for reference.

Aim:- To Use Dynamo to work on developing a Parametric Stadium

Introduction:-

Creating conceptual mass families means that the mass is external to the project. It uses the same tools to create the mass family, which is then saved and loaded into the project.

CONCEPT OF PARAMETRIC HIGH RISE TOWER:-

CREATE FOUR INTEGER SLIDER AS PER GIVEN DIAGRAM.
Create code block and type "level..floorheight"
Create another code block "Bottom..Top..#Levels;"
Connect bottom and top floor rotation with code block of bottom and top.
connect the first code block to z axis of coordinateSystem .ByOrigin
Create rectangle by width and length with coordinate system.
Connect coordinate system with coordinate tab of rectangle coordinate system.
Create integer slider as named width and length and connect them with rectangle width and length.
connect rectangle to gomentry rotate , connect geometry rotate with the code block which is connected to bottom floor rotation and top roatation.
Its axsis to z-axsis and connect it to polysurface.

RESULT:-

4 levels

8 levels

Procedure:-

Step 1: Opening New Project

Open New Revit Architectural Template and save as Project 3

Go to Manage Tab and click on Dynamo

Open new Dynamo workspace

Step 2: Creating Points and Circles

Add code block and set value 0;
Add block point by coordinates
Rename as Origin Point and set the XYZ values as 0 from the code block

Add Number Slider and rename as the radius
Set min as 140 and Max as 300 and step as 5

Add Circle by Centerpoint and Radius

Connect point and set Center point and radius

Step 3: Create Set of circles at different levels

Add 3 Number Sliders
Rename as X, Y, Z
Set ranges for X and Y as 1 to 100 and step 1
Set range for Z as o to 100 and step 5

Add Number Slider and rename as the radius
Set min as 140 and Max as 300 and step as 5
Add Circle by Centerpoint and Radius
Connect point and set Center point and radius
Set Values as below

Repeat the same with Z increment of 5 and radius increment of 5 to create

All the circles are as below

Step 4: Create Surface

Add LIST block to workspace and

Connect all the circles to list

Add Surface by loft block to the workspace and connect as follows

Result:-

The final result of a parametric stadium is as follows-

Creating Conceptual mass in REVIT and Creation of Sinusoidal curve and a Parametric stadium using Dynamo

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